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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
2
Reports from surrounding letters indicate a large turnout for Corry's Saturday bargain day. Merchants are urged to please shoppers and showcase displays to leave a strong impression, with hopes the event proves a success and prompts future similar efforts.
Meadville reports the death of Eric Brakeman R. A. Loutzenheiser at Spencer hospital following a train yard accident. He was found atop a boxcar and suffered severe head injuries while working near Millers Station. Survived by his wife and four children, the family had recently moved from Greenville to Meadville.
The Star Bloomer Girls, a famed athletic squad of college girls, travel to meet the Cony club in a Saturday game. Notable players include May Havolin and Selma Wollbaum with coach Mave, and Charles Ceaker leads the pitching staff. A large local crowd is expected for the event.
Spartanburg plans a major street carnival with Beebe Corporation of Buffalo supplying new attractions never before seen in towns under 15,000. The week will feature the ferris wheel merry go round ocean wave vaudeville shows animals band concerts and contests. Local merchants expect boosting patronage from Riceville Centerville and nearby towns as shoppers flock to bargain events.
A $10 reward is offered for any information about a dog pup with one watch eye seen at the carnival ground Saturday night near Walter H. Bills. Authorities seek the animal named Tetty Waa and describe it as a Clafnianion and White Bull pup.
The school board met with members including Amidon Raztow Powell and View Prostitut en Hoer Wein woster present due to Ciera 1 Coyle Gaehor In Washe ington. A speech on a new school and weather vane plans was discussed. Several names from Lock Haven, Corry, and Gow were elected to positions or noted as graduates.
William and John are held after an alleged illegal liquor operation at a Dayton area location near Meadvillyy Avenue. Hearings scheduled this afternoon before Alderman Had and District Attorney Albert L. Thomas to address charges of furnishing liquor to minors and maintaining a gambling house.
Falconer August 22 William Cody a boarder at East Aye rete street swallowed carbolic acid thinking it was castor oil. A physician was summoned and Cody’s condition improved by morning. The liquid touched his mouth and throat but no serious injury occurred. investigators advised caution with household chemicals.
Special sale of beef held at the Satay Market Watok Windows announced by proprietor Atad Www Spsnom. Market advertises discounted cuts for Saturday shoppers and urges early arrival for best selection.
The notice invites everyone to attend the fourth annual prenic at Charles Chase's grave on Tuesday August 27. The fragment mentions 5122 as a detail but provides no further context.
Harrisburg reports a Corry resident honored as the Knights of Pythias in Venneylyania grand session notes 74,000 total membership state wide. Officers announced include Grant Ohio, Mrs. McNaughton, and Milas Nellie True among others with $11,078.89 grand total and $6,435.90 balance.
A wagon incident during dinner near Ladin Ahore injured Mrs Waltrod Cation and 40H Sliney Curtin of Jamestown. They were aided at the scene, then taken to Mrs Carlson’s hospital with others. Doctors Best and Cowlon attended. injuries described as grave but expected to recover.
Mrs Warner Gelopwated Dor celebrated her 101st birthday at Charter Brown’s home on Brown Hill attended by old friends. She lives near Mill Village with son Dave King and has resided forty years at the old homestead. She remains vigorous and hopeful for more anniversaries.
A group of nine pedestrians traveled a lengthy route from Muyville to Warren via Franklin and Old City Road. They arrived in town around 10 AM on the Sugarcreek road, cooled off at the swimming pool after pausing at the M C A building, then stayed briefly at the Parl Hotel before continuing toward Pionesta. The walkers were led by Capt. Oxar Lorents, who departed Mayville at 1 40 that day.
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